Village Camps Zell am See, Austria
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Experience an exciting stay overnight in a traditional Mountain Hut.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Tennis courts.
Location: Village Camps Zell Am See is a junior summer camp located on the outskirts of the Austrian town of Zell am See, on Lake Zell, south of Salzburg, Austria. The school is housed 10 minutes from Zell am See, in the village of Piesendorf, in the centre of a mountainous valley with 360' views. The camps are within the Notburgahof Chalet, a family-run hotel exclusive to Village Camps during their summer camp period.
Course selection: There are several summer camps available to students aged 13-17 during the summer months.
The language programmes are available in German and English. These programmes are all-inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions.
Activities within these camps can include international nights, prom nights, team-building exercises such as capture the flag, movie nights, campfires and many more.
Excursions included in these programmes can include trips to Salzburg, the Krimmi Waterfalls, the Sigmund Thun Klamm Gorge, and an overnight stay in a Moutain hut whilst participating in a two-day hike through the Austrian Alps.
Accommodation: The Chalet is very welcoming and friendly, ensuring students feel at home in the village of Piesendorf, in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Each room is shared between 2-5 campers and is with en-suite facilities. Bedroom sharing is aligned according to age and gender.
German Courses
General Language
German Language Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€1,775€1,731 / week Includes accommodationMore
German Language Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€1,775€1,731 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 3,550 3,462 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 4,076 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Adventure Camp - No Language Lessons (10 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Offer!from€1,775€1,731 / week Includes accommodationMore
Adventure Camp - No Language Lessons (10 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,775€1,731 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 3,550 3,462 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 4,076 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 30 / Average: 25
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Village Camps include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Village Camps
- German teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree20% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Village Camps and you book here.
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Billiards
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Outdoor swimming pool
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| France | 15% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Sweden | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 75
- Minimum age of students
- 10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 13 years
Information for all courses offered by Village Camps
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Optional extras:
- Accident and illness insurance: EUR 130 per two-week session.
Transfers: - Salzburg Airport: EUR 200 (return)
- Munich Airport: EUR 250 (return)
- Zell am See Train Station: EUR 80 (return).
- Accident and illness insurance: EUR 130 per two-week session.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 29 May 2026, 09 Jun 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per German language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
FAQ about Village Camps, Zell am See
What is the best price for a course at Village Camps, Zell am See?
“German courses at Village Camps start at 1731 € for German Language Camp course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Village Camps?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Village Camps varies from 10 (German Language Camp) to 30 students (Adventure Camp - No Language Lessons)”
Which countries are students of Village Camps from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Village Camps comes from France with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Netherlands (10%).”
Terms of Village Camps
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school



- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 101361180
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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